The Detroit Lions have been a great story this season with the rise from a three-win team two years ago to the NFC North title and their first playoff wins in 32 years. They were on the cusp of reaching the first Super Bowl in franchise history only to blow a 17-point halftime lead in a heartbreaking three-point NFC title game loss at San Francisco.
The “Dirty” Lions Lost + Other Reactions to Conference Championships
The Lions were the sentimental favorites in the playoffs for most of America. But not for me.
I have Vikings purple in my blood after growing up in Minnesota and working 23 years for the team.